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Multifunctionality of urban agriculture and its characteristics in Latvia

Madara Dobele, Aina Dobele, Andra Zvirbule

Rural Sustainability Research

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This research aimed to identify the main functions of urban agriculture and evaluate their significance in Latvia. The study identified 14 functions of urban agriculture, classified into five groups: political, economic, social, environmental, and technological. The most significant functions in Latvia were found to be social (promotion of social cohesion and public health, education, and maintaining traditions and values) and technological innovations.